LOUD Podcast

In this episode of the LOUD Podcast, Renmin and Wendy sit down with Joseph Dionisio—bassist of Four Sikatuna (now Eskalera) and the owner of Yoblar Lights and Sounds.Joseph takes us through his musical journey, from his early days in a community drum and lyre group to playing in variety bands, eventually becoming a rock band bassist, recording, and performing original music. Beyond music, he shares his experiences in the buy-and-sell business and how he transformed a basic sound system setup into one of the leading providers in the industry.Joseph’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and entrepreneurship—offering valuable insights for musicians, business owners, and dreamers alike.Don’t miss this inspiring episode!Watch now and subscribe for more episodes!

What if your voice had a superpower? What’s the weirdest thing that ever happened to you on stage? And who would make it into the ultimate all-female supergroup?For this special Women’s Month episode, we’re turning up the volume with three powerhouse female vocalists: Jannine of The Jahnkees, Faye Yu, and Pikoy! Join us as we dive into their journey as artists, the challenges they’ve faced as women in the music industry, and their dream collaborations (alive or dead!).Expect raw stories, laughter, and insights—plus some unexpected vocal rituals! Tune in and celebrate the voices of women in music! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!

In this episode of the LOUD Podcast, Renmin and Wendy sit down with Jeric Aquino, vocalist of Madfish, and Eric Bicera, vocalist of D’Wala? -- both bands from the 90s, for a fun and insightful conversation about balancing family life and their passion for music. They share stories on how their bands made it on LA105’s playlist, how it felt first time hearing their songs on the radio, how their bands got record deals from major labels, and what happened next.They share the struggles and triumphs of raising a family while staying true to their musical dreams. But it's not all serious talk—things take a hilarious turn as they reminisce about their early band days, sharing stories from the '90s band scene. They also dive into the chaotic yet comical world of band member swapping and borrowing, revealing the quirky and sometimes ridiculous challenges that come with being in a band.Get ready for a mix of nostalgia, laughter, and real talk—this is an episode you don’t want to miss!Watch now and subscribe for more episodes!

In this episode, Renmin and Wendy sit down with the Huerto brothers, Eric and Mickey, of the punk band Isidro Project. From serving as sakristans in their parish as kids to experiencing culture shock at their first-ever punk show—dressed in polos and slacks—this duo shares how they fell in love with the underground punk scene and never looked back.They take us on a journey through Manila's punk underground from the late ‘80s to today, recounting firsthand experiences from raw, rebellious gigs to forming their early bands, eventually leading to Isidro Project with a neighbor and close friend.Eric also opens up about his life as a seaman and how music became his refuge from depression. Plus, the brothers share their exciting future plans, including an upcoming double album release!Don’t miss this episode filled with raw stories, passion, and punk rock energy! Watch now and subscribe for more episodes!

In this episode, Renmin and Wendy sit down with Van G Sangalang, the legendary vocalist and guitarist of the iconic punk band The Next.Van G takes us on a journey through his childhood, the birth of The Next in the '80s, and his incredible 30-year career as a seaman—spending up to 40 days at sea at a time. The conversation dives deep into life lessons, the importance of health, and the enduring spirit of punk.Get a firsthand look at the Philippine underground punk scene from the '80s to today, along with Van G’s exciting plans for The Next.Don't miss this one!

In this episode, Renmin and Wendy sit down with Jeff Sarmiento, the iconic vocalist of Dead Nails, one of the influential bands from the ‘90s band scene! Jeff shares his journey—from his childhood and forming Dead Nails to signing with a major label while still in high school. We also dive into the Dead Nails story, their impact on the ‘90s music scene, and what’s next for the band today. Plus, we talk about their involvement in Bandang X, our ongoing concert series that brings together legendary ‘90s bands for a new generation of fans!Don’t miss this deep dive into their band history and the raw energy of the 90s!

In our second episode, Renmin and Wendy dive into an amplified conversation with artist, custom motorcycle builder, and entrepreneur Horhe Jacinto. Get to know the visionary behind Garage Monkey Kustoms, Vintage Cafe, Blues Ministry, Holy Monkey Mountain, Monkey Throttle Kustom Cult Bike Show, and more. Tune in for an inspiring ride through creativity, craftsmanship, and culture!

This is the first episode of LOUD Podcast featuring our hosts Wendy and Renmin as they discuss their backgrounds and the evolution of LOUD Magazine. Host WENDY: WENDY VILLANUEVA has been an active member of the local punk movement since the mid-80s. She was still in grade school when she became part of a punk tribe called Wudsmen in 1985 and has been listening to punk rock since then. This female pioneer in skateboarding formed her first punk band "Dogtown" in 1987. This was followed by more bands, including Envois (with Dodong Cruz of The Youth, Pat of Genital Grinder & H8red) in 1987, Emptycups (with Emer of Askals) in 1989, and WUDS (as a back-up singer) for the recording of "Me in the Middle" in 1989 and other studio recordings. Starting at the turn of the millennium, she became a member of more bands, including Isla de Lata in 2004 and Republika de Lata in 2006. In 2012, she co-founded The Republicats with Renmin Nadela, a punk-ska band who released their debut album "Disconnected" in 2018. Wendy was the co-host for the Jam 88.3 FM radio show The Punk Connection alongside punk hardcore legend Al Dimalanta of Dead Ends and Throw. After 2 years of convincing from Agaw Agimat founder, Renmin Nadela... In 2016, Wendy eventually accepted the challenge and joined the band, signaling the continuation of Agaw Agimat's legacy. Since joining AA, Wendy already wrote 3 new songs, "Antok", "Maghihintay", and "Mamatay Ka Sa Inggit", all three having official music videos on YouTube and Facebook. Host RENMIN: RENMIN NADELA is an artist, drummer, songwriter, writer, record producer, events organizer, actor, director, activist, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed carpenter. He is the founding drummer of 90’s band Yano. He is the founder, songwriter, and band leader of 90’s band Agaw Agimat which released 4 solo albums since 1993 (currently working on the 5th). Renmin wrote their hit single “Sabi Nila” in 1991 which was part of their Gold Record awarded debut album “R 15”, released in 1995 under Alpha Records. In 1999, he founded a local clothing brand Guerrilla Wear which would later be acknowledged as the OG of local street wear, inspiring majority of the early local street wear brands. Since the late 90s, he has been producing and releasing independent albums under his own independent record labels Banana Heart Records, Guerrilla Music, and 40cm Records. In 2006, Renmin published a mini magazine called LOUD while functioning as the Editor-In-Chief. In 2012, Renmin co-founded the Punk Ska band The Republicats with his wife and vocalist, Wendy. The band released their debut album “Disconnected” in 2018. In 2016, he is the creator, Executive Producer and co-host, of radio show THE PUNK CONNECTION which airs every Saturday from 5-7pm on Jam 88.3 FM (Manila) until 2022. On this show in 2017, he dreamt of what would now become PUNKULTURA, a yearly art and music exhibition to celebrate punk art, music, and culture. In 2019, he created BANDANG X, a show/gathering of 90’s bands that takes the audiences back to the 90’s era, rocking it out again like it was yesterday. A real time machine. In 2022, Renmin founded an NGO for musicians, Musika - Sining at Kultura, para sa Reporma (MUSIKERO) which he is passionately pushing forward to serve the musicians, look after their welfare, and fight for their rights. *The LOUD Podcast is produced by CDM Pictures.